About me
Jennifer Rosen, MD, FACS is Chief of Endocrine Surgery and Vice Chair for Research of the Department of Surgery at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. She serves on the Collaborative Endocrine Surgery Quality Improvement Program Committee of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) and sits as a representative of the College to the Commission on Cancer (COC), a program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). She has been active on numerous committees of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) and serves as Endocrine Section Editor for the Journal of Surgical Oncology. For more than five years, Dr. Rosen served as The Laszlo N. Tauber Assistant Professor of Surgery and Molecular Medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine.
Dr. Rosen specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal. In addition to surgical techniques, Dr. Rosen works closely with endocrinologists, nuclear medicine physicians and radiologists in order to determine proper testing as well as the best treatment options for each patient.
Dr. Rosen received her undergraduate degree fromthe University of Pennsylvania and her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Medical College. She then completed her residency training in general surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center before completing her fellowship training in surgical oncology at the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Her clinical interests include treating patients with complex, advanced or recurrent endocrine disease and improving patient outcomes through the use of clinical studies and tailored treatment. Her research interests include bringing in new technology and tools for diagnosing thyroid nodules as well as discriminating cancerous nodules from benign nodules. Dr. Rosen has previously patented tools that are now being used at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She is currently interested in improving genetic studies in order to predict thyroid cancer in individuals as well as putting together large national databases to look at what improves survival in patients with thyroid cancer.
Dr. Rosen's practice utilizes laparoscopic approaches to procedures of the adrenal gland and minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery techniques. She also uses nerve monitoring, intraoperative parathyroid hormone measurements, intraoperative ultrasound and 4D-CT scan for localization of abnormal parathyroid glands. These techniques allow Dr. Rosen to offer more precise surgical procedures through smaller, less invasive incisions.
When not advocating for the development of the research infrastructure at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Dr. Rosen enjoys spending time with her three children, gardening, knitting, practicing yoga and traveling.
"Every patient has their own story and their own history. We do our best to take care of each patient as a unique individual by tailoring their care to them. My goal is for my patients to feel very comfortable asking me questions. I aim to build strong relationships with my patients through my caring and compassionate nature as well as my ability to empathize. We have a wonderful office staff that is great at getting patients through all of their care. I also continue to see my patients through their care after surgery and make sure that they are taken care of.
I joined an academic practice because I believe that it's not only important to practice, but to teach. The ability to communicate to my patients and help them understand their diagnosis and treatment is something I take great pride in.
I am always available to answer questions from referring physicians. I practice in a group with two wonderful colleagues, and we hold multiple CME events. I enjoy working with my referring physicians to familiarize themselves with my philosophy of care as well as the content of the MedStar Washington Hospital Center website and ensure that they know how to contact me directly to discuss a particular patient's care."
Clinical areas of focus
- Adrenal Disorders
- Adrenal Mass
- Cushing Syndrome
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Goiter
- Grave's Disease
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Insulin Pump
- Insulin Resistance
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Pituitary Disorders
- Pituitary Tumor
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Prediabetes
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Glucose Metabolism
- Achondroplasia
- Addison's Disease
- Adrenal Adenoma
- Adrenal Atrophy
- Adrenal Disorders
- Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Adrenal Mass
- Adrenal Neoplasm
- Adrenal Nodules
- Adrenogenital Syndrome
- Androgen Excess
- Androgen Insensitivity
- Bartter Syndrome
- Calcium Metabolism
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Conn Syndrome
- Cushing Syndrome
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Coma
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Disorders Of Sexual Differentiation
- Disorders Of Water Balance
- Ectopic Hyperparathyroidism
- Elevated Acth
- Elevated Growth Hormone
- Endocrine Complications Of Transplant
- Endocrine Disorders
- Familial Dyslipidemia
- Familial Hyperparathyroidism
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
- Feminizing Syndrome
- Glucagonoma
- Glucocorticoid Deficiency
- Glycogen Storage Disease
- Goiter
- Grave's Disease
- Growth Disorders
- Growth Hormone Abnormalities
- Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Gynecomastia
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- History Of Pituitary Mass
- Hurthle Cell Cancer
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypo Thalamic Pituitary Disorder
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypogonadism
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypopituitarism
- Hypothyroidism
- Inborn Errors Of Metabolism
- Insulin Resistance
- Insulinoma
- Islet Cell Hyperplasia
- Islet Cell Tumor
- Low T3
- Low T4
- Male Infertility
- Mccune Albright Syndrome
- Metabolic Abnormalities
- Metabolic Bone Diseases
- Metabolic Disorders (INHERITED)
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Moon Facies
- Morbid Obesity
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2A
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2B
- Myxedema
- Nodular Goiter
- Non Toxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Ovarian Failure
- Panhypopituitarism
- Paraganglioma
- Parathyroid Adenoma
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Parathyroid Disease
- Parathyroid Hyperplasia
- Parathyroid Mass
- Pheochromocytoma
- Pineal Gland Dysfunction
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Pituitary Disorders
- Pituitary Tumor
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome
- Prader Willi Syndrome
- Precocious Puberty
- Prediabetes
- Premature Adrenarche
- Pseudohermaphroditism
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism
- Rickets
- Secondary Amenorrhea
- Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
- Short Stature
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Testosterone Deficiency
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Cyst
- Thyroid Disorder
- Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Orbitopathy
- Thyroid Storm
- Thyroiditis
- Thyrotoxic Exophthalmos
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Toxic Nodular Goiter
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Virilizing Syndrome
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Weight Problem
Procedures I perform
- Adrenalectomy
- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Diabetes Education
- Endocrine Surgery
- Fine Needle Aspiration Of Thyroid
- Insulin Pump
- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
- Parathyroidectomy
- Radioiodine Therapy
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy
- Thyroid Function Blood Panel
- Thyroid Surgery
- Thyroid Ultrasound
- Ultrasound Guided Thyroid Biopsy
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Fl Washington, DC, 20007
202-295-0560Fax 877-376-2418
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- Virginia Premier
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- United Student Resources
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- HumanaChoice PPO
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- Employee Health Plan (EHP)
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- Carefirst EPO
- Kaiser Select
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- Medicaid - Virginia
- United Optimum Choice
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- United Navigate
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- WellPoint Maryland
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- Cigna EPO
- United Choice Plus
- Cigna Indemnity
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- I-SNP
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- United Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Tricare East Select
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Beech Street PPO
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- Cigna Network Open Access
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Tricare for Life East
- United Choice
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- Innovation Health: POS
- United Golden Rule
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- D-SNP)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Tricare East Prime
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Aetna HMO
- Medicaid - Maryland
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Signature
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- First Health PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery
Fellowship Program: National Cancer Institute (2005)
Residency Program: Beth Israel Medical Center (2002)
Internship Program: Beth Israel Medical Center (1998)
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University College of Medical (1997)